Crawford Challenger Mike Nelson Withdraws From Race

This is press release from Mike Nelson which gives his reason for withdrawing from the U.S Representative District 1 Race against Republican Incumbent Rick Crawford:

I have known for the past 10 days that it was going to be impossible to continue my campaign for US House. That realization has been quite difficult to handle.

Few things I have attempted in my life have weighed heavier on my head, heart, hands, health, soul and conscience than my attempt to stand up for the unheard voices in my home county, district, state and country.

The ultimate reason for my withdrawal is a pending legal matter that was originally scheduled for April, but last week was put off until November.

It would be completely un-ethical for me to continue fundraising and campaigning until this matter is resolved.

I wish to express my complete adoration for the peoples of the State of Arkansas and other considerate people from around the US and beyond that have supported me.

I believe this legal matter will ultimately be resolved, such that I can re-attempt to be a supportive voice in 2020.

What I will do now, is to be a continuing voice for economic development and investment for our state.

With those formalities out of the way, I would like to address what I have learned over the past year.

First, there are really outstanding people in Arkansas.

I have always been viewed as an intellectual elite.

I now say "NO, I'm Not."

Because?: I Don't Hold a Candle To the Passion, Concern, Determination, Dedication and Common Sense that have been Expressed to me these past many months.